🏅 Paris 2024 Olympics: guide for fans
July is a month in which hundreds of thousands of travelers travel to different parts of the planet and discover new countries and continents. If beaches and all-inclusive holidays are not for you, feel free to go to France. The country will host the Summer Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11. But Paris will add to the status of the “city of love” the title of “capital of world sports”. We tell you all about tickets, Olympic venues and the best areas to stay.
Tickets for competitions
In terms of the level of excitement, the struggle for the coveted pass to the Olympic locations is comparable to the concerts of pop stars. By the way, a selection of the most anticipated music tours of 2024 can be found here. However, the chance to get to the Olympic Games competitions in individual disciplines 5 months before the opening ceremony still exists.
The organizers of the games did everything for maximum comfort and convenience of the fans. Tickets for Olympic and Paralympic competitions are only available on the official platform. Before paying for your order, make sure you are not transferring money to scammers. In addition, you should not rely on intermediaries either, because there is no way to personally verify their honesty.
Most of the tickets for the Olympic Games have already been sold out, but this does not mean that there are none at all. Don't waste your time and go to the site quickly. Starting prices from 24 € are provided for only 1 million tickets. However, the amount of 50 € for half of the total number of places will also not seriously damage the budget.
Please note that you cannot buy paper tickets in France. They are sold only online without geographic restrictions. Don't miss your chance to grab one of 10 million passes to the battle of the best athletes of our time.
Hospitality programs
In addition to tickets for individual competitions, the organizers took care of a whole range of services for a complete acquaintance with the country. One of the official partners of the Olympics, On Location, offers hospitality packages. These include tickets, accommodation, transport services and even cultural events. Moreover, you will have additional opportunities both in cities and at competitive venues. This is a great chance to see Paris in full if you are coming to the city for the first time and have no experience in booking a hotel or organizing leisure activities.
On Location programs differ in duration, conditions and level of accommodation, as well as cultural component. How to make the final choice? We recommend that you familiarize yourself with additional events. Think about what part of Paris attracts the most: local food and wine, history, style, family holidays, contemporary art. Maybe you dream of seeing a real French gastro market or learning the secrets of creating the Eiffel Tower, trying the signature desserts of the best chefs in France or visiting famous amusement parks? By the way, take time for dinner in the oldest restaurants not only in the capital, but also in the world, which were written about earlier.
Moreover, you will discover Paris as a city of literature and music. Plus, join the entertainment program at the Tokyo Palace with concerts, delicious food and other live performances.
Competitive locations
Despite the fact that Paris is the capital of the Olympic Games, the map of sports venues covers the whole of France. Just imagine that the organizing committee developed and agreed on all the details of the arena plan for more than two years. But the main competition venues in the capital will be famous landmarks. This is a unique chance to visit iconic places during the main sporting event of the four-year anniversary. Remember where to go for a battle of characters and intense passions.
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games will take place on July 26. Moreover, for the first time in history it will take place not at the stadium, but outside it. The grand show on the Seine River embankment will consist of a traditional spectacle as well as a water parade.
Place de la Concorde, one of the city's hallmarks, hosts competitions among skateboarders, 3×3 basketball players, as well as representatives of cyclo-motocross and breakdancing.
A special role is destined for the Stade de France stadium in the Saint-Denis area. One of the most famous stadiums in France and the world will give track and field athletes and rugby players a chance to win medals. By the way, the rugby matches were supposed to take place at the Jean Bouin stadium. However, later the economic crisis made significant changes to the plan. Pay attention to water polo, swimming and diving. These tournaments will take place at the Saint Denis Aquatic Center near the Stade de France.
Have you always dreamed of visiting the Palace of Versailles? This is where the fencing masters will be located. In addition, the main events in pentathlon and equestrian sports will take place in the gardens of Versailles. We are willing to bet that after such an experience the residence of the French kings will be revealed in a new light. Where to go to find out the strongest archers? The answer is simple: Home for the Invalids.
The climbing competition will take place in Le Bourget, and the cyclists will travel 25 km from Paris to win awards at the National Velodrome in Saint-Quentin. Boxers and tennis players will take over the Roland Garros stadium for a few days, while handball, volleyball, table tennis and weightlifting will take place at the South Paris Arena. Do you know where they will play beach volleyball? Right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. But the Field of Mars arena will become a sparring place for wrestlers and judokas.
Rhythmic gymnastics and badminton competitions are planned at the Porte de la Chapelle arena. At the same time, “Bercy” will become the center of battles for basketball players, artistic gymnasts and trampoline jumpers.
In addition to the already mentioned locations, other cities will also be involved in the Olympic Games. By the way, football matches will take place in Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Lyon, Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne. But Lille will host the final phase of the handball tournament and preliminary basketball matches. Sailing masters will go to Marseille, but that's not all. For the first time in history, the overseas territories of France will receive “Olympic” status: surfers will try to curb the daring waves of Tahiti.
Best areas to live
Don't deprive the center of Paris of its prospects. Yes, it will not be possible without noise and inflated prices, but there are also many advantages in this accommodation option. You will live in the heart of the Olympics, and some competitions will be visible right from your hotel or apartment window. In addition, the main attractions of the capital are located here, including the Palace of Versailles, Place de la Concorde and the Eiffel Tower. Do you want to see everything at once? We have compiled a two-day itinerary for you with a maximum program.
Another fact to add to the list of advantages is savings on transport. During the games, the city authorities will raise the price of metro travel to 4 €. And walking from the center will not make you a marathon runner. If you want to get as close as possible to sports facilities, pay attention to the 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th and 16th arrondissements.
Already familiar with the Marais quarter? This is the best place to live in Paris at any time of the year. Just an hour's walk and you are already looking at the Eiffel Tower, and just 30-40 minutes away are the Place de la Concorde and the Bercy arena. By the way, if you are planning to visit Bercy, it is best to stay in the 12th or 13th arrondissement so as not to use public transport.
The 15th arrondissement is an area of relatively inexpensive hotels, which conveniently touches all the Olympic sites. Allow 40-50 minutes from the South Paris arena to the Champ de Mars.
If your main goal is to compete at Roland Garros and Parc des Princes, then we recommend booking your place in Boulogne-Billancourt right now. Getting to the two stadiums from the suburbs is very convenient. And the walk to the Champ de Mars takes only an hour.
Thanks to OI, even the most disadvantaged areas, including Porte de la Chapelle, will have a chance to improve. Don't let the far distance from the center bother you one bit. Believe me, the Olympic village and competitions in rhythmic gymnastics and badminton will make this point on the map one of the most popular in Paris. By the way, you can find the best options for where to stay on Trip.com.